Pence leaves door open to 2028 White House run, issues stark warning to GOP after midterm disaster

Mike Pence has left open the possibility of seeking the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, saying he has heard from people around the country encouraging him to consider a run. He has not set a timetable for deciding, and said the party should focus on its policies before choosing a candidate.

Pence linked the Republicans’ major losses in the 2026 midterms to a shift away from traditional conservative principles, and warned that the party could lose again unless it returns to them. He cited strong defence, limited government, fiscal responsibility and opposition to abortion, while the White House criticised his record and questioned his political support.